Attorneys at Thompson Law practice in the areas of employment and business law throughout the nation. The firm has offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Greenville, South Carolina. Attorneys at the firm are admitted to practice in Georgia, South Carolina, New York and the District of Columbia, as well as before numerous federal district courts and federal courts of appeal, as well as the United States Supreme Court. Firm members have practiced business and employment law either directly or with local counsel in practically every state in the country and in a number of other countries, particularly in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Firm members and associates pride themselves on quality, service and availability. Attorneys and staff at the firm seek to be diligent and responsive to client questions and concerns, and go to great lengths to communicate with clients concerning the status of their matters. Practice areas of Thompson Law include administrative law, business law, construction claims litigation, construction law, contract compliance, disability law, employee benefits, environmental law, equal employment opportunity law, health law, international law, labor law and labor relations, legislative matters, OSHA regulatory matters, preventive labor relations, sports and entertainment law, substance abuse law, wage and hour law, and wrongful discharge law.

The members and associates of the firm with their experience and areas of expertise are listed below.

Robert T. Thompson, Jr.

Contact: rthompson@thomlaw.net

Born Atlanta, Georgia; admitted to bar, 1975, Georgia; 1976, South Carolina; 1980, District of Columbia; 1984, New York; U.S. Court of Appeals, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court.

Author, "Substance Abuse and Employee Rehabilitation," The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., 1990. Adjunct Professor of Law, Emory University School of Law. Council Member, Emory Law School. Member, Board of Visitors, 1983-1990, Member, Board of Trustees, 1988-1992 and Chairman, Graduate School Advisory Council, 1993-2000, Emory University. Chairman: Emory Alumni Fund, 1987-1990; Allied Georgia Employers' Network on Drug Abuse (AGENDA), 1990-1993; South Carolina Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, 1992-1993. Member: Board of Directors, Georgia Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), 1992-2002; United States: President's Commission on Model State Drug Laws, 1992-1993; Vice-Chairman, National Alliance on Model State Drug Laws. President, Metropolitan Atlanta Council on Alcohol and Drugs (MACAD). AV Peer Review Rated.

Education: Emory University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1972; M.A., History & Political Science, 1989); Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1975). Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Delta Phi.

Member: The Association of the Bar of the City of New York; Atlanta, Greenville County, New York State, Federal and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section, 1983) Bar Associations; State Bar of Georgia (Vice Chairman, Lawyer Assistance Program Committee); South Carolina Bar; The District of Columbia Bar; New York State Bar Association; National Health Lawyers Association; American Society of Law and Medicine; American Judicature Society; American Association for Justice; The Lawyers Club of Atlanta; Georgia Trial Lawyers' Association; Royal Society of Fellows.

Practice Areas: Labor and Employment; Substance Abuse Law; Administrative Law; Health Law; Corporate Law; Legislative Practice; Regulatory Law; International Law.

Seth N. Katz

Contact: skatz@thomlaw.net

Seth N. Katz is an associate in the firms litigation practice, with a focus on labor and employment and business law. He advises clients on litigation avoidance, policy review, employee discipline, hiring and firing, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, affirmative action plans, trade secrets and management training. His experience has also included the representation of clients in a variety of disputes related to contracts, real estate and torts.

Mr. Katz is a member of the State Bar of Georgia. He is a member of both the Business Law and Employment Law Sections of the Georgia State Bar and he is Chairman of the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division Business Law Section.

In 2006, Mr. Katz earned a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law. While in law school, he served as an intern for the National Labor Relations Board. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1998 from the University of Georgia.

Education: Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2006. University of Georgia, B.A., 1998

Member: State Bar of Georgia.

Practice Areas: Labor and Employment; Litigation.

Thomas M. Shepherd

Contact Details

Tel: 404-816-0500
Fax: 404-816-6856
Email: tshepherd@thomlaw.net

Education

California Western School of Law, J.D., 2006
Georgia State University, B.B.A., Business Management, 2003

Tom Shepherd is an associate in Thompson Law's business and employment practice, focusing on business, corporate, employment and labor law. He advises clients on litigation avoidance, business contracts, restrictive covenants, mergers and acquisitions, unemployment benefits, Department of Labor disputes and management training. His experience also includes client representation in disputes related to breach of contract, breach of non-compete/non-solicitation covenants, theft of trade secrets, employment discrimination and torts. Mr. Shepherd also sits on the Board of Directors for The Smart Place, Inc.

Mr. Shepherd began his legal practice trying cases with the Fulton County Solicitor General. In 2006, he earned a Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law, located in San Diego California. While in law school, he interned with the Honorable Craig L. Schwall, Fulton County Superior Court Judge.

During his undergraduate career at Georgia State University, Mr. Shepherd concentrated his studies on entrepreneurship and small business development, winning several new venture competitions at Georgia State's Robinson College of Business. Prior to law school, Mr. Shepherd worked as an accountant with a local Atlanta building construction and real estate development company.

Bar Admissions:

Georgia Superior Courts, Georgia Courts of Appeal, Georgia Supreme Court, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia

Memberships

American Bar Association, Business Law, State Bar of Georgia, Labor and Employment Section, State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division, Atlanta Bar Association

Speaking Engagements

"Mass Layoffs and Federal WARN Act Compliance," The Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, October 2007

Matthew R. Begley

Contact Details

Tel: 404-816-0500
Fax: 404-816-6856
Email: mbegley@thomlaw.net

Education

Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2007
Haverford College, B.A., Major in Economics, 2004

Matt Begley is an associate in Thompson Law's business and employment law practices. He represents clients in state and federal courts in a wide variety of corporate matters. He has experience in mergers and acquisitions, restrictive covenants, unemployment and workers' compensation benefits, trade secret disputes, and real estate litigation. He also advises clients on litigation avoidance, business contracts, the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

In 2007, Mr. Begley earned his Juris Doctor degree from Emory University School of Law located in Atlanta, Georgia. While in law school, Mr. Begley interned with the Center for Disease Control's Office of General Counsel focusing on public health law and employment disputes. During his undergraduate career at Haverford College, Mr. Begley concentrated on digital copyright issues including a thesis on emerging internet music markets.

Bar Admissions:

Georgia State and Superior Courts

Memberships

American Bar Association, Business Law, State Bar of Georgia, Labor and Employment Section, State Bar of Georgia, Young Lawyers Division, Atlanta Bar Association

Marsha S. Ferguson

Contact: thompsonlawsc@bellsouth.net

Marsha S. Ferguson has been with Thompson Law, LLC since its inception as its Administrative Assistant and Business Manager and is located in the firm's Greenville, South Carolina office. Ms. Ferguson's responsibilities include all aspects of the firms financial services including billing, financial reporting and analysis, accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable and banking relationships. She is also responsible for employee benefits administration and office management. She also performs administrative and paralegal functions as needed for clients, particularly regarding corporate, business and financial matters. She was formerly with Thompson, Mann and Hutson in Greenville, SC.